Abstract:
A melt-delivery assembly (200), comprising: a frame assembly (202) being positioned outside of a platen envelope (153) being defined by a platen assembly (150), the frame assembly (202) being configured to receive a melt from a melt-preparation assembly (110), and the frame assembly (202), including: a multiple-outlet assembly (204) being configured to fluidly deliver the melt to multiple conduits (207) toward the platen envelope (153).
Abstract:
A melt-delivery assembly (200), comprising: a frame assembly (202) being positioned outside of a platen envelope (153) being defined by a platen assembly (150), the frame assembly (202) being configured to receive a melt from a melt-preparation assembly (110), and the frame assembly (202), including: a multiple-outlet assembly (204) being configured to fluidly deliver the melt to multiple conduits (207) toward the platen envelope (153).
Abstract:
Disclosed is a drive unit operable to translate and rotate a shaft, the drive unit including: (i) a hollow electric motor having a rotor, (ii) a fluid cylinder, (iii) means for connecting the shaft to the rotor of the hollow electric motor, (iv) means permitting the shaft to move lengthwise coupled with the fluid cylinder, and (iv) means connecting the fluid cylinder to the shaft, whereby the shaft may be rotated by the hollow electric motor and moved lengthwise by the fluid cylinder, and wherein the fluid cylinder has an outer wall coupled with the rotor of the hollow electric motor.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for real time preventative maintenance of a molding system. The molding system could be a metal molding system or a plastics molding system. The method and apparatus are capable for scheduling service, business billing and invoicing, parts management, a remote control of a molding system for assessing the need for preventative maintenance. The indication for preventative maintenance is based upon a real time operational status of the molding system.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a stationary platen of a mold clamp for use with a molding system. The stationary platen includes a platen base configured to accept a first mold assembly of a mold, the platen base also defines a receptacle for embedding, in use, a bridge runner system. The bridge runner system is configured to fluidly connect, at least in part, a source of molding material with a molding cavity defined, at least in part, by a mold insert accepted in the first mold assembly.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an improved injection molding machine and process. The injection molding machine includes a first mold half with at least one mold cavity or mold core and a rotatable turret means rotatable on an axis for rotating a pair of mating mold halves into alignment with the first mold half. Each mating mold half includes at least one mold core or mold cavity matable with the first mold half for forming a mold for forming at least one molded article. The turret block is movable so that a first one of the mating mold halves can be brought into contact with the first mold half. The machine also includes an injection system for injecting molten material into the mold to form the molded article(s). After the injection cycle is completed, the turret block with the molded article(s) thereon is moved away from the first mold half and is rotated by 180 degrees to align a second one of the mating mold halves with the first mold half and to bring the molded article(s) to an ejection position. Thereafter, the molded article(s) are allowed to be dropped via gravity onto a molded article receiving device.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a melt distribution apparatus for a molding system having a geometrically balanced network of runners for distributing a melt of molding material from a melt inlet to a rectangular array of melt outlets having a first number of melt outlets in a first reference direction and a second number of melt outlets in a second reference direction, at least one of the first and the second number being an odd number in excess of three.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for real time preventative maintenance of a molding system. The molding system could be a metal molding system or a plastics molding system. The method and apparatus are capable for scheduling service, business billing and invoicing, parts management, a remote control of a molding system for assessing the need for preventative maintenance. The indication for preventative maintenance is based upon a real time operational status of the molding system.
Abstract:
A real time method and apparatus for indicating preventative maintenance in a molding system. The molding system could be a metal molding system or a plastics molding system. Real time threshold status data is compared to real time operational parameter data as measured by sensors located on the molding system. If an out of tolerance condition is detected and validated by a comparator, then an indicator is provided to notify the need for preventative maintenance.